WELCOME
The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started more than 65 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 394 MWs based in 30 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means gaining entry into a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities – as well as lifelong friendships.
ABOUT US
The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
FIND AN MW
The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields: MWs are winemakers, journalists, consultants, buyers, auctioneers, educators and much more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.
THE MW EXAM
The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.
Latest News
Special George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship awarded to MW student Chris Martin
A unique 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship has been awarded to Master of Wine student Chris Martin. Mary Margaret McCamic MW established the George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship in 2018 in honour of her late father, a retired doctor and former US Naval...
Features
Neil Tully MW features in the Real Business of Wine webcast
Neil Tully MW features in a recent Real Business of Wine webcast with Robert Joseph. Hear him share his insights into how he goes about working with the producer to create a label that will help to move the bottle from the shelf into the hands of the consumer. Watch...
MW student Teresa Cedenilla wins first prize in the 2020 Lallemand bursary
IMW supporter Lallemand Oenology has awarded Teresa Cedenilla and Florencia Gomez in their annual bursary for students in the MW study programme. Lallemand, a leading producer of wine yeast, bacteria and their nutrients, first established the bursary in 2010. To be...
AXA Millésimes awards 2020 scholarships to five Master of Wine students
The Institute of Masters of Wine and AXA Millésimes are pleased to announce five international winners of the AXA Millésimes scholarship. The 2020 chosen scholars are Nicoletta Dicova, a Bulgarian journalist/communicator, based in Italy; Cherie Xin Huang, a Napa...
IMW launches free webinar series
The IMW has launched a free webinar series, the first of which took place on Wednesday 6 May 2020 where four wine-producing Masters of Wine, from four countries, shared the challenges they are currently facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The 500 registered...
Message from the IMW Chair
Dear Friends I hope that wherever this finds you, you and your family are well, and are facing the current circumstances with as much fortitude and good humour as you can muster. Our thoughts are with every one of you. We are all experiencing some exceptionally tough...
Interpreting Wine podcast with Steve Smith MW
In a recent episode of Interpreting Wine, Steve Smith MW reflects on his journey to becoming an MW and discusses his early career and place at the forefront of some of the most iconic New Zealand wine brands and current twin projects Smith & Sheth and Pyramid...
Fernando Mora MW and Jonas Tofterup MW to host online blind tasting competition
Fernando Mora MW and Jonas Tofterup MW have organised an online blind tasting competition to take place live via Instagram (@fernanadomoramw and @jonastofterupmw) on 22 May. The idea was to create a fun and social event for wine lovers and the Spanish wine trade...
Harriet Tindal MW to co-host new podcast series I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Hear Harriet Tindal MW talk about the MW process in the first episode of ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’, a new podcast series she co-hosts with Michael Brennan. Listen to the podcast
Sarah Jane Evans MW appointed new chair of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino
Sarah Jane Evans MW has been appointed the new Chairman of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino. Her appointment to the role was carried unanimously by the GOCV’s 63 members, which includes some of the UK and Spain’s most renowned and respected wine trade...
Latest News
Special George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship awarded to MW student Chris Martin
A unique 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship has been awarded to Master of Wine student Chris Martin. Mary Margaret McCamic MW established the George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship in 2018 in honour of her late father, a retired doctor and former US Naval...
MW student Teresa Cedenilla wins first prize in the 2020 Lallemand bursary
IMW supporter Lallemand Oenology has awarded Teresa Cedenilla and Florencia Gomez in their annual bursary for students in the MW study programme. Lallemand, a leading producer of wine yeast, bacteria and their nutrients, first established the bursary in 2010. To be...
IMW launches free webinar series
The IMW has launched a free webinar series, the first of which took place on Wednesday 6 May 2020 where four wine-producing Masters of Wine, from four countries, shared the challenges they are currently facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The 500 registered...
AXA Millésimes awards 2020 scholarships to five Master of Wine students
The Institute of Masters of Wine and AXA Millésimes are pleased to announce five international winners of the AXA Millésimes scholarship. The 2020 chosen scholars are Nicoletta Dicova, a Bulgarian journalist/communicator, based in Italy; Cherie Xin Huang, a Napa...
Features
Neil Tully MW features in the Real Business of Wine webcast
Neil Tully MW features in a recent Real Business of Wine webcast with Robert Joseph. Hear him share his insights into how he goes about working with the producer to create a label that will help to move the bottle from the shelf into the hands of the consumer. Watch...
Interpreting Wine podcast with Steve Smith MW
In a recent episode of Interpreting Wine, Steve Smith MW reflects on his journey to becoming an MW and discusses his early career and place at the forefront of some of the most iconic New Zealand wine brands and current twin projects Smith & Sheth and Pyramid...
Harriet Tindal MW to co-host new podcast series I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Hear Harriet Tindal MW talk about the MW process in the first episode of ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’, a new podcast series she co-hosts with Michael Brennan. Listen to the podcast
Fernando Mora MW and Jonas Tofterup MW to host online blind tasting competition
Fernando Mora MW and Jonas Tofterup MW have organised an online blind tasting competition to take place live via Instagram (@fernanadomoramw and @jonastofterupmw) on 22 May. The idea was to create a fun and social event for wine lovers and the Spanish wine trade...
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